Yvonne is H. O. T , Honest, Open, Transparent of the long advocacy fight on releasing from the vault , original birth certificate ( OBC) .Our voices, Birth/First/Natural Mothers , need to be heard and not silenced .Yvonne speaks about BMRT partnership with “ First Families Project “ by Dr. Paulina and Dr. Ashley on Life History Interviews with U. S. Birth Mothers.Grief and trauma is pre-verbal for adoptees.It is grief and trauma for mothers their entire life , the question is how mothers are dealing with Grief and Trauma .We like to say – There is Grace in Healing , the mission of BMRT podcast , approaching 5 years in sharing the stories of birth. first. natural mothers .BMRT is a platform for Grace and HealingMother’s Day is soon, what are you feeling ?We will have a special episode on the emotions around Mother’s Day

Cassy grew up raised by her grandparents wondering why . When she found out the circumstances , she realized the sacrifice her grandparents Cassy discovered they made to ‘ Step Up ‘ to raise her.Cassy discovered her pregnancy at a late date . Her mental mindset became a split in emotions on what to do . Cassy kept her pregnancy secret from nearly everyone .Cassy had less than 2 hours to choose a family that would raise her child . The fact that this was Cassy’s experience , “it chills my soul “.Cassy leaves this message to birth/first/natural mothers that “We Lead from Love” and this ‘ Love Makes Us Stronger than You Think”

Sherry shares her journey of experiencing the trauma, secrets and shame that most birth/first mothers experience. Her thoughts of denying her pregnancy and persistently saying “ I a not pregnant “. Once reality was made real , then there was the decisionthat she faced. Sherry spoke about believing there was “ A Plan “ . Sherry and Yvonne talked about the ‘ Real Talk of what birth/first mothers went through physically as we birthed “ small humans into this life “.Sherry shares the story of her journey and her life over the years with her daughter. Listen how Sherry shares her emotions through “ Loving from Afar” .

Anne brings a fresh perspective from her path of healing. She shares as an adoptee and a birth/first mother . ‘Children can not Process’ are her words about growing up. At the age of 8, she asked herself the question, “ How does this make sense? “ She talks about what she realized was her faith . Anne shares how she wanted to hear someone ask her if she was OK .She simply wanted to be seen . Anne describes her life as being ‘ Tossed into the Waves” Anne speaks to birth/first mothers with these words . “ Honor Yourself, Honor Your Journey “Anne talks about her book , “ Trauma Recycled” . Anne shares her Voicein addressing Trauma, Secrets and Shame

Laura grew to know trauma, secrets and shame as many adoptees and birth/first mothers do.We talk about the choice to accept the shame, continue the secrets and address the trauma .She shares her journeyof discovery of learning that she was going to be a mother. Laura leaves us with important information that many may not know.Laura’s reunion journey with her daughter is like many reunions , a series of emotional roller coasters

Kitty is a birth mom in reunion, and she holds a unique position in the adoption triad community. Kitty is an adoptee, birth mom, and adoptive mom. She brings a focused lens to all perspectives and shares openly how she is on a journey of healing. Kitty talks about a recurring family history that adds another layer to her story.

BMRT podcast has the ONY LIVE Triad Dialogue Discussion that brings a honest, open and transparent Triad discussion ( H.O.T.) to the public. We pull the covers off Trauma , Secrets and Shame in adoption .We welcome as our guests, Damon Davis, Host of Who Am I Really Podcast, adoptee and adoptive parent, Jennifer Dyan Ghoston, host of Once Upon a Time in Adoptee and Podcast , adoptee, Cynthia Rounds-McGuigan, foster youth and birth/first mother, Anne Peshka, adoptee and birth/first mother and Stacey Gatlin, adoptive mother.We hear the different perspectives of topics from the Superbowl ad on adoption, navigating relationships , managing the emotional rollercoaster of reunion and adoption advocacy of unsealing original birth certificates ( OBC), and raising our voices in our everyday walk of life .Birth Moms Real Talk is a platform since 2021 for birth/first/natural mothers to share their story , to share their journey . we are offering these mothers an opportunity to start your path to Grace and Healing by sharing your story on BMRT Podcast . Please reach out to Yvonne at info@birthmomsrea;talk.comWe are open to guests on our monthly Triad Dialogue who are adoptees, birth/first/natural mothers and adoptive mothers to join us , please reach out to Yvonne at [email protected]

Brandy grew up in a small rural town exposed to foster homes at an early age. She was a child of teenage parents. Brandy grew up quickly with the life circumstances that she experienced. She said she spent a ‘ Summer of Love with her 16-year-old boyfriend to learn going back to school that she herself would be a teenage mother. Brandy overcame feelings of low self-esteem to learn to know “What She Wanted”. Throughout her entire pregnancy, she felt “ She Didn’t Think She Had a Choice “

Lori shares openly what we as birth moms say in silence, “Reunion is Hard”. Lori’s journey shares her desires of her heart of being in reunion with her child. Lori is a champion in helping birth moms steer through the obstacles and “roller coaster emotional rides” of being a birth mom.

Beth’s journey started in a family that brought her many heartaches. She wondered how to deal with the many family losses, emotional grief, and trauma.Grief and trauma are not a simple process as Beth was told. She faced many challenges and “ She Made it Through “.Beth shares her view to society’s messaging regarding adoption.Adoption is a permanent solution to a temporary situation.